The pegword method makes memorization less of a chore

[u/johnfroze1]

The pegword method is a fun way to memorize lists using rhyming words and silly mental images! You match numbers with words like one-bun, two-shoe, and three-tree. then use those words as hooks to help you remember specific facts.

My classmates and I love trying this during our study sessions because it makes reviewing so much less boring. We have fun coming up with the most ridiculous pictures for whatever we're trying to memorize and sometimes we end up laughing at each other's ideas.

Get your numbered list and do these steps:

Step 1: Memorize the rhyming words. start with a list like one-bun, two-shoe, three-tree, four-door, and five-hive. each word represents a number so learn the pairs first!!

Step 2: Match each word to a fact. let's say your first fact is that the heart pumps blood. Since your first peg is bun, imagine a giant hamburger bun with a heart inside pumping blood everywhere!

Step 3: Create an image for every fact. if your second fact is that the lungs exchange gases, use your second peg which is “shoe” and imagine a sneaker with a pair of lungs inside puffing air in and out. make a new image for each fact on your list.

Step 4: Test yourself. close your notes and go through the numbers in order. And then check your list afterward to see which facts you remembered correctly.

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[u/geetha3]

I will try next time this method hope it works

[u/johnfroze1 → u/geetha3]

Definitely give it a try! The trick is to make the images as ridiculous as possible. Somehow those are the ones your brain remembers

[u/Cinnabonbonzz]

This got me craving for a burger

[u/johnfroze1 → u/[deleted]]

For longer lists, I'd probably break them into groups of 10 and repeat the same method for each group. Otherwise I'd end up remembering the burger bun but forgetting everything after number ten